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Sat. 10 - 11:30AM | Mic Use and Stagecraft Learn how to use Mics, DIs, Stage monitors effectivelyLucy Peckham, Rick Miller, Mike Sakarias, Monica Lettner |
Hammond Room |
Hickel Room |
Egan Room |
Sheffield Ballroom |
Cultural Center (JACC) |
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10:30 |
Beginning Ukulele Kid Burfl |
Harmony Singing John Palmes How to make up your own harmonies and find a place in the music. Includes basic music theory For singers and instrumentalists. |
Family Concert Geoff Kirsh, Robin Dow Hopper, Dan Pascucci |
Drumming & Percussion Mike Smith & Joyce Levine bring your drums & instruments |
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Noon |
Intro to Norwegian Willow Flute Yngvil Vatn Guttu Learn hands on the simple principles of playing the haunting Norwegian folk instrument Willow Flute, how it's made and how it's played. |
Fingerpicking Blues Guitar Pat Henry learn to fingerpick and sing a few blues tunes |
Singing Traditional Music Jenn Miori - Guest Artist We will explore ways to strengthen your singing voice and talk about how to find and use your voice. We will also talk about technique in singing old country, bluegrass, and traditional music. |
Couple Dance Hosted by John Laskey Waltz, Swing and variety of couple dance music provide an opportunity for experienced dancers to help individuals. Not taught in group format. |
Middle eastern drum rhythyms Cherri Bell Learn the basics of Middle Eastern hand drumming. We'll cover the basic drum hits and teach rythyms. Bring a drum if you have one and prepare to have fun! |
1:30 |
Songwriting 101 Monica Lettner Learn basic tools to help write your first few songs, or a few new tricks to help you move past your current songwriting habits. Instruments not required. |
Intermed./Advanced Blues Harmonica Grant Dermody How to navigate 12 and 8 bar blues with fluidity and joy. Need to have a key of A diatonic harmonica. |
How to improvise a solo Beth Chrisman & Sophia - Guest Artists Beth and Sophia will teach you the basics of playing lead over western swing and country songs on fiddle and guitar. Learn techniques and theory for fills, padding, and harmonizing parts, and tips for building parts around vocal melodies. |
Instrument Swap Buy, sell, or trade |
Family Square Dance Caller: Ava Honey Band: Eric Anderson & Greg Burger |
3:00 |
How to Go Places with Your Art Ken Waldman In 1996 Ken Waldman began performing here in Juneau. 9 CDs & 8 books later, he's long had a career playing throughout North America. He'll share what he knows |
Return of the Son of Psaltery Dennis Townsend A popular workshop with a brief demonstration |
Upright Bass Melissa Carper - Guest Artist Melissa will teach technique on bass to achieve a percussive, driving tone. Also, with assistance of guitarist Jenn, we will focus on creating a groove together in bluegrass, country and swing styles. |
Instrument Swap |
Zimbabwean Marimbas Njuzu Marimba Band Ages 10 and above are welcome. Before you leave, you'll be able to play a basic Zimbabwean polyrhythmic arrangement. No experience necessary. |
Hammond Room |
Hickel Room |
Egan Room |
Sheffield Ballroom |
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10:30 |
Dances of Universal Peace Leah LaBar Mark Kjerstad Simple meditative dances honoring many different spiritual traditions. No experience necessary. All ages welcome |
Sacred Harp Singing Sacred Harp Alaska singers Sing the oldest form of American gospel. The New York Times described it as , |
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Noon |
I'm a Stage Performer - what next Yngvil Vatn Guttu Deepen your enjoyment of being on stage |
Gypsy Jazz Guitar John Lager Gypsy Guitar Chores Made Easy |
Fiddle for Violinists John Palmes Violin as a rhythm instrument, playing chords, practicing with recordings. |
English Country Dance Odette Edgar Enjoy easy dances popular in Europe from 1650-1850. Each dance is taught and called. Music by the Earl Gray English Country Dance Band. |
1:30 |
Introductory Rhythm Bones Michael Sakarias Introduction to playing Rhythm Bones, and demonstration of some advanced techniques. |
Old Time Banjo Paul Disdier 2 & 3 finger styles to back up singing |
Harmony Singing Melissa Carper, Beth Chrisman, Jenn Miori - Guest Artists Learn the basics of singing harmony with The Carper Family such as how to write your part, how to blend with your singing partners, and how to add a third part. Come ready to sing! |
Flat Foot Dancing Charmaine Slaven - Guest Caller |
3:00 |
Mandolin Greg Burger Improvising, playing by ear and jamming skills |
Button Accordion/Concertina Workshop C. Hunt, G. McLaughlin, H. Hopkins A gathering of Concertina and Button Accordion players trading tunes in circle. Other instruments are also invited. |
Harmonica Riley Woodford An overview: breathing, tone, cross & straight, mikes and amps,rack and guitar, keys, chords & melody. Approaching rock, folk, blues and popular music. |
History of Hapa Haole Music & Hula Harry B. Soric Jr. & Kilohana Kwock-Silve Lecture and Dance Instruction to Learn a Classic Hapa Haole Hula Dance |